Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 26, 2020) The 17th update on the construction of the new Showell Elementary School was given to the Worcester County Board of Education last Tuesday via a telephone conference. Board President Eric Cropper Sr. gave the most recent report regarding the school’s progress in place of Facilities Planner Joe… Read more »
To clarify a recent article written about a Berlin Scavenger Hunt as a result of concerns about the activity violating the recent rules announced by Gov. Larry Hogan last Thursday stating there should not be any groups gathering larger than 10 people: This local scavenger hunt was never meant to be done in large groups… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 19, 2020) Preparing for the expiration of two OPA Board of Directors terms in 2020, the Ocean Pines Election Committee received updates on a new balloting system scanner, while also approving an election services contract last Friday. Association IT Manager Steve Grabowski said work is just getting underway to review an… Read more »
(March 19, 2020) Helping elderly community members acquire food, medicines and other necessities is the aim of a new email-based volunteer group formed by Colby Phillips. Speaking on Tuesday, Phillips said she launched the email campaign on Facebook the previous evening out of concern for senior citizens becoming exposed to the coronavirus. Her effort is… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Public Works heads believe it can be done for greens (March 19, 2020) Protecting water systems and reducing nutrient loads in the St. Martin River were primary motivators presented by Worcester County officials last week for a proposal to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course with treated wastewater effluent. Worcester Public Works… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Worcester officials detail leaky water holding tanks background, core problems (March 19, 2020) Tracking cases of leaky groundwater holding tanks and previewing pending budget requests were principal points presented during the Ocean Pines Service Area Water and Wastewater Advisory Board meeting on Monday. Board member Jack Collins praised the presentation about treated… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 19, 2020) Looking to chart continued progress after four years as a member of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, President Doug Parks unveiled intentions this week to seek another term in the 2020 board election. “The first year, I was appointed to the board,” he said. “In 2017 I… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 19, 2020) Heron Park in Berlin has passed its tests, Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood announced at the Monday, March 9, mayor and Town Council meeting, following an analysis of water extracted from the grounds. Last June, an undisclosed amount of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda or lye) was spilled… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (March 19, 2020) The Ocean Pines Water Wastewater Treatment Plant will get a new operations building. The Worcester County Planning Commission reviewed construction and site plans for a 62 by 54-foot building during their meeting on Thursday, March 5. The 20-by 50-foot building for storage will be demolished. John Tustin,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Planning Commission looks over Airbnb ordinance draft ideas at monthly meeting (March 19, 2020) The Berlin Planning Commission looked over a short draft of the short-term rental rules last Wednesday that had been suggested by the mayor and Town Council. Since last November, the council and Planning Commission have been… Read more »